Breitbart Reporter Threatened at 'No Kings' Protest

Protesters allegedly pushed and made violent threats against a Breitbart News video producer covering the event.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:41am

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An extreme close-up of a camera lens cap reflecting a bright flash of light, conceptually representing the dangers journalists can face when covering protests and other high-tension situations.A tense confrontation between a journalist and protesters highlights the risks reporters can face when covering politically charged events.Jim Thorpe Today

A Breitbart News video producer named Matthew Perdie was allegedly shoved and threatened with violence while covering a 'No Kings' protest in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Perdie was reportedly accosted by protesters after filming the event.

Why it matters

Threats and violence against journalists covering public events raise concerns about press freedom and the safety of reporters doing their jobs. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between some activist groups and media outlets they perceive as politically biased.

The details

According to the report, Perdie was filming the 'No Kings' protest in Jim Thorpe when protesters allegedly pushed him and one individual threatened to 'f***ing kill' him. The protest was organized by a group opposed to perceived government overreach and the concentration of power.

  • The incident occurred on March 29, 2026 while Perdie was covering the 'No Kings' protest.

The players

Matthew Perdie

A video producer for Breitbart News who was covering the 'No Kings' protest.

'No Kings' protesters

A group of activists who were participating in the protest against perceived government overreach and the concentration of power.

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What they’re saying

“I'll f***ing kill you!”

— Unidentified protester

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks journalists can face when covering politically charged protests and the need for all sides to respect press freedoms and the role of the media, even when reporting on events they may disagree with.